White House Orders Cheaper IVF to Help Struggling Families
Published Date: 2/24/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
Many couples struggle to have children because infertility treatments like IVF can be super expensive, costing up to $25,000 per cycle. This new order aims to make IVF easier to access and more affordable by cutting red tape and lowering costs. Within 90 days, the government will suggest ways to help families get the support they need without breaking the bank.
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Administration commits to make IVF affordable
The President's policy directs the Administration to ensure reliable access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and to ease unnecessary statutory or regulatory burdens so IVF becomes drastically more affordable. The order notes IVF costs can range from $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle.
90-day directive to recommend cost reductions
Within 90 days of the order (signed February 18, 2025), the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy must submit a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access and aggressively reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment. The requirement is for recommendations rather than immediate regulatory changes.
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